Celery salad
- 1 head celery (about 12 stalks), separated into stalks, washed
- Salt and pepper
- 5-6 ounces Gorgonzola Dolce cheese, cut into about 24 small pieces or cubes
- 12–14 Medjool dates, pitted, cut in bite-sized pieces
- Reserved celery leaves
- 1/2 cup California walnut shavings, or California walnuts, finely chopped*
Creamy white balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 teaspoon orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
*Note: A micro plane grater is useful for producing walnut shavings, as is a rotary grater with a slicing blade. Otherwise, use finely chopped walnuts.